This Section 8 Notice Seeking Possession (England) is the form prescribed under Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 which notifies a tenant the a landlord intends to take court proceedings to terminate the tenancy.  

The Renters Rights Bill and Section 8 and Section 21 Notices

Please note that the Renters Rights Bill which is currently progressing through Parliament, proposes to abolish Section 21 Notices meaning landlords can only evict tenants using a Section 8 Notice. 

What is a Section 8 Notice?

The Notice tells the tenant specific legal grounds on which the landlord wishes to terminate the tenancy.  The Notice can be used in respect of an assured tenancy or an assured shorthold tenancy.

What are the Legal Grounds for Section 8?

Under Section 8, there are currently 18 grounds for possession, divided into Mandatory grounds and Discretionary grounds. Landlords must provide evidence of the grounds they cite. 

Please refer to the Guidance on Obtaining Possession under Section 8 Housing Act 1988.

The law and procedure in this area is complex. If you are unsure you should seek legal advice. 

Will the Renters Rights Change Section 8?

The Renters Rights Bill proposes to amend and strengthen Section 8 grounds for possession. This includes new grounds based on:

• the landlord intending to sell the property;
• occupation by the landlord or their family members;
• strengthened grounds for student tenancies; and
• employment linked accommodation

Important note: The relevant documents will be updated once legislation has been enacted. 

How to Complete the Notice

Download the document for a link to the government website, and brief guidance on completing the form. After opening the form  on the Government website, you should save a copy and then complete that copy.

Section 8 Notice Seeking Possession (England) is part of Property. Just £38.50 + VAT provides unlimited downloads from Property for 1 year.